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clutch cover/pressure plate torque setting
stuart_g - 27/12/09 at 09:27 PM

Can anyone tell me what the torque wrench setteing is for the above on a 2.0l Zetec?
I have the manuals on PDF but seem to be missing this section. Can't remember where I got them from so if anyone can point me in the right directoion that would be good.

Cheers
Stu.

ashg - 27/12/09 at 10:27 PM

just do them up until they are tight at a guess i would say around 60-70nm as its the dowel that does the work.

Mark Allanson - 27/12/09 at 10:29 PM

I would go careful, I have just done a Fiat punto and sheared one off at 15ftlbs!

paulf - 27/12/09 at 10:33 PM

The dowel actually only locates it in the correct position , the friction between the cover and flywheel faces drive it.
Having said this I never use a torque wrench on clutch covers I just do them up till they feel tight.
Paul.

quote:
Originally posted by ashg
just do them up until they are tight at a guess i would say around 60-70nm as its the dowel that does the work.

ashg - 27/12/09 at 10:56 PM

i have never done them with a torque wrench either was just trying to put a number on it tbh.

i usually just use a 3/8 ratchet and to them up until they are tight but not going to sheer off.

britishtrident - 27/12/09 at 11:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ashg
just do them up until they are tight at a guess i would say around 60-70nm as its the dowel that does the work.



No way to tight no 8mm dia bolt will take that torque.

A short M8 bolt requires at most 20 ft/lb ---- about 28 newton meters.

No real need to use a torque wrench just a firm pull on a standard length 13mm spanner.

It is however essential to do them up in stages and use a diagonal tightening pattern so as to pull the clutch pressure plate down squarely on to the flywheel.
Then go round each one again to check for tightness.

britishtrident - 27/12/09 at 11:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I would go careful, I have just done a Fiat punto and sheared one off at 15ftlbs!


Fiat &^$* !

rusty nuts - 28/12/09 at 09:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I would go careful, I have just done a Fiat punto and sheared one off at 15ftlbs!


Fiat &^$* !


Don't you mean "case hardened spaghetti"?. I have only ever used a spanner/socket to tighten clutch bolts and I've done a few in 42 years in the motor trade